Belarus–Czech Republic relations

Belarus-Czech Republic relations
Map indicating locations of Belarus and Czech Republic

Belarus
Czech Republic
Czech embassy in Minsk

Belarus and the Czech Republic established diplomatic relations in 1993. Belarus has an embassy in Prague. The Czech Republic has an embassy in Minsk.

Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

In October 2020, Czech Republic and other countries recalled their ambassadors from Belarus following disputed presidential elections.[1]

In May 2021, Czech Republic suspended flights between the two countries after Belarus' air hijacking.[2] The country also set up an office in Prague for the Belarusian opposition. Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek stated, "The Belarusian opposition has and will have the unequivocal support of the Czech Republic."[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bulgaria, Czechia, Slovakia recall ambassadors from Belarus". Euractiv. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Plevák, Ondřej (27 May 2021). "Czechia punishes Belarus after plane 'hijacking'". Euractiv. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Czechs To Set Up Representative Office For Belarusian Opposition". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 20 November 2021.